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Discover Les Saintes, one of the most beautiful bays in the world

4–5 min readLes Saintes

Published on 23 July 2018

Discover Les Saintes, Guadeloupe

The Saintes archipelago is one of the three most beautiful bays in the world. Situated 15 km south of Guadeloupe, this destination captivates visitors with its beauty, its authenticity and the variety of activities on offer.

Explore the village and Fort Napoléon

Fort Napoléon, Les Saintes

On arrival by ferry, visitors can hire a scooter and explore the village with its colourful wooden houses. Fort Napoléon (open from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm) offers panoramic views, a history museum and a botanical garden teeming with iguanas.

The beaches

Beaches of Les Saintes, Guadeloupe
  • Pompierre Beach: golden sand, calm waters, coconut palms, and huts equipped for picnics
  • Sugar Loaf Beach: distinctive basalt formations and crystal-clear waters ideal for snorkelling
  • Figuier Beach: black sand, calm waters, a peaceful atmosphere

Sporting activities

Glass-bottomed kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, kitesurfing (at Grande Anse de Terre-de-Haut), scuba diving. The Sec Pâté site is world-renowned for its tropical flora and fauna — for experienced divers only.